Official Twitter account of U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, & the OECS supporting citizen safety, good governance, & vibrant civil society.
๐ธ Principal Officer Frances Herrera recently met with Anthony Kenny M. James, a proud Grenadian participant in the U.S. State Departmentโs International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
@StateIVLP
on Education in a Digital Age II. ๐๐ก
Anthony is set to explore innovative ways
While in Saint Lucia, Ambassador Nyhus had the honor of presenting his credentials to H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
@oecscommission
. Ambassador Nyhus is now officially accredited with the OECS. This moment marks an
EWS on DRUGS LAUNCHED TODAY! Government of Saint Lucia & OAS/CICAD in partnership with USA, launched the Saint Lucia early warning system (EWS) to identify NPS (new psychoactive substances) and other emerging drug-related threats. Thanks 2 all stakeholders.
On this
#WorldFoodDay
, we were proud to share how
@USAID
is advancing climate-smart agriculture at
#CWA2024
. Together, weโre building resilient food systems to ensure everyoneโs right to sustainable, nutritious food in the
#Caribbean
.
#PACC2030
Today at the
@USAID
Industry Day in
#Suriname
, we're
discussing new opportunities to empower at-risk youth in Suriname ๐ธ๐ท & St. Vincent and the Grenadines ๐ป๐จthrough
#education
programs. Local collaboration is key! Let's build a brighter future together.
#YouthEmpowerment
Last week
@USEmbassyBtown
and
@USAID
teams visited Union Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ๐ป๐จ to connect with community members and assess recovery efforts after
#HurricaneBeryl
. Thanks to community partners for their steadfast efforts to rebuild.
๐ฟOn this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the rich histories and vibrant cultures of Indigenous communities everywhere. As a proud member of the Chinook Indian Nation, I believe in the power of coming together and sharing stories to uplift one another.
Today, we acknowledge the
Strategizing with
@amchamtt
and fellow ๐บ๐ธAmbassadors from ๐ธ๐ท, ๐ฌ๐พ, and ๐ง๐ง and the Eastern Caribbean to promote inclusive economic growth and deepen ties between U.S. and local businesses in the Southern Caribbean! Together, we can create a brighter, more prosperous future for all.
CLOSURE NOTICE:
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados, and U.S. Embassy Grenada, will be closed on Monday October 14, 2024, in observance of Indigenous Peoplesโ Day.
The U.S. Embassy and its affiliated offices will re-open for business on Tuesday October 15, 2024.
Karin Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, addresses attendees at
#ActivateTalk
: Girls' Vision for the Future. This event, hosted by UNICEF Eastern Caribbean
@UNICEFECA
, UN Women Caribbean
๐โจ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป! โจ๐
In celebration of ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐น, Principal Officer of U.S. Embassy Grenada, Frances Herrera took the time to sit down with the talented participants of the ๐ ๐ถ๐๐
U.S. Ambassador to ๐น๐น Candace Bond, U.S. Ambassador to ๐ฌ๐พ Nicole Theriot, U.S. Ambassador to ๐ง๐ง and the Eastern Caribbean Roger Nyhus, and U.S. Ambassador to ๐ธ๐ท Robert Faucher touring the Nelson Island Heritage Site, where they learned about the history and cultural significance
The
@USAID
-funded Caribbean Resilient Economies and Sectors (RESET) Program has officially launched, paving the way for sustainable resilient dev in 11 countries of the Eastern & Southern Caribbean.
RESET is led by Abt, in collab w/
@CARICOMorg
& Willis North America Inc.
This
#DayOfTheGirl
, let's amplify Girls' Vision for the Future! When we listen to their dreams and support their aspirations, we pave the way for a brighter, more equitable world. Together, let's empower girls to shape the future they envision! ๐ค๐ฌ๐
#DayOfTheGirl
#GirlsVision